:: get your boston bronze on ::

And by "bronze", I do not mean that lovely pink hue on my cheeks. That's windburn. Escalating slowly into frostbite. On days weeks like this when ice and snow remind me who's boss, I need some extra help to not look like death.

Here are my tips for a good winter bronzing:

1. Go a shade lighter than your summer bronzer. In my case, this is only one shade lighter than my skin tone instead of two.

2. Use a powder, always. Not a liquid (too fake-y and too hard to apply and blend).

3. Use a kabuki brush instead of regular blush brush. It distributes the color better and helps to avoid streaking.

imitation summer.

And if you're looking for a tutorial, here's a great one from Birchbox:

:: beneFit spree ::

I've loved BeneFit Cosmetics for a while now and recently with their boutiques popping up, not to mention the darling little airport kiosks I keep seeing, there's even more to love. We had a fabulous Junior League event there on Monday night. In addition to eyebrow waxing, makeup applications and a goodie bag that were available to all participants, I made the following purchases. All worth their weight in gold. Okay, maybe not quite that amazing. But close.

benefit haul

Clockwise from top left: Stay Don't Stray (stay put primer for concealers and eyeshadow) $26; Hydra-smooth Lip Color $19; Dr. Feelgood (mattifying complexion balm) $30; Creaseless Cream eyeshadow $20.

I'm a sucker for their Benetint and Bad Gal mascara, too. Any other BeneFit goodies I should know about?

Linking up with All Things Thursday!